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Gardaí are seeking the public’s help tracing Nuala Smyth, 61. Nuala who lives in Cong, Co.Mayo was last seen on the 30th October in Dublin City centre.

Nuala is described as 5’8”, slim build with brown/blonde shoulder length hair. When last seen she was wearing a purple/blue jacket and slacks. Nuala was driving a blue Fiat Punto registered number 06 D 42366.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 666 9000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

As part of an ongoing operation into the activities of Organised Crime gangs, Gardai from Special Crime Operations(SCO) assisted by the Emergency Response Unit and Armed Support Unit arrested four males(23,35,37 and 38 years) this evening the 6th November 2017 in the North Inner city of Dublin. The four males have been arrested for conspiracy to murder. Gardai also seized a firearm and silencer (subject to ballistic examination).The four males are being detained under the provisions of section 50 Criminal Justice Act 2007.

Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll, who is responsible for Special Crime Operations (SCO) within An Garda Síochána, states that that the arrests made today along with the associated seizure of a firearm represents a significant additional achievement in An Garda Síochána’s ongoing and unrelenting effort to tackle organised crime and, in particular, the total disregard for human life exhibited by the criminals involved.

The Assistant Commissioner, who recently revealed that operations undertaken by An Garda Síochána and the Garda National Organised Crime Bureau (GNOCB), supported by other specialised units within the organisation, including the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and Armed Support Units (ARUs), in particular, has resulted in interventions in up to forty (40) circumstances where the planned assassination of targeted persons, by organised crime gangs, was involved.

Assistant Commissioner O’Driscoll said additional resources provided to Special Crime Operations (SCO) has enabled a crew of dedicated and highly skilled personnel to make significant inroads into tackling the activities of a number of major organised crime groups (OCGs), through arrests, seizure of high calibre weaponry and seizure of significant sums of money. He said “I continue to be heartened and assured by the level of absolute commitment and ‘top drawer’ professionalism and, indeed, bravery exhibited over and over again by the personnel within the Garda Síochána who are assigned to the difficult tasks associated with the operational activity involved”.

The Assistant Commissioner said An Garda Síochána will continue to target those criminals who consider themselves to be beyond the law and for this purpose are engaging in a very productive manner with other law enforcement authorities at both a national and international level. He said he is confident of continuing positive outcomes to the cooperation involved, both at home and abroad.

Gardaí in Bray are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Alan Ryan Clarke ,15 years (also known as AJ), missing from Bray since Saturday, 4th November 2017.

Alan was last seen on the 4th November 2017 at Newcourt Road, Bray at approximately 1pm. He is described as 5ft 7″ with dark brown hair, blue eyes and of slight build. When last seen he was wearing a grey and white tracksuit, navy jacket and black and white runners.

Gardaí and are appealing to anyone who may have seen Alan or may have any information to contact the Gardaí in Bray on 01-6665300 , the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Gardaí wish to seek the public’s assistance in locating 5 year old Arnel Azad and his 2 year old brother Ayaan Azad who are missing from their home at Ballintine Place, Steamboat Quay, Dock Road, Co. Limerick.

Arnel and Ayaan were last seen on Tuesday, 31st October 2017 when they left their home in the company of their father, Selim Azad. Selim is believed to be travelling in a black Nissan Primera Registration number – 05 L 1598 with the boys. They are believed to be in Dublin.

When Arnel was last seen he was wearing blue and white pyjama bottoms and a white t-shirt. When Ayaan was last seen he was wearing a bright blue jumper with a circular pattern or crest on front and blue tracksuit bottoms.

Anyone who has seen Arnel and Ayaan or who can assist in locating them is asked to contact Henry street Garda Station on 061-212400, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Gardaí in Ennis are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 19-year-old Jack Dinan missing since the 31st October 2017.

Jack was last seen at his home on Considine Road, Ennis at approximately 10am. Jack is 6ft tall, slim build with black hair. He wears a tooth brace on his upper teeth. Jack may have been wearing a grey hoodie top, grey spot camouflaged jacket when he left home.

Jack’s family are urging him to contact home.

He may be in possession of a green rucksack. Jack is believed to be armed and the public are asked not to approach him, but should contact Gardaí at Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100 or the emergency numbers 999 or 112.

Gardaí in Coolock are investigating a fatal shooting in Coolock on the 28th October 2017.

The shooting occurred at approximately 2.20am this morning on Moatview Avenue. A male(23 years) received fatal injuries and his body remains at the scene. The area has been sealed off for a technical examination and the office of the State Pathologist has been notified. No further information available at this stage.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Coolock on 016664200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Gardaí are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at Fortunestown Lane, Tallaght, Dublin 24 at approximately 9.20pm this evening, Monday September 18th 2017. One man aged in his late 20’s, suffered gunshot wounds.

The injured man received medical assistance at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later. A post mortem is to be arranged.

The scene at Fortunestown Lane is preserved pending a Garda technical examination.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information, particularly those who may have been in the vicinity of Fortunestown Lane Tallaght to contact the incident room at Tallaght Garda Station on 01-666 6000, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.

The injured man received medical assistance at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later. A post mortem is to be arranged.

Gardaí at Tallaght are investigating a shooting incident which occurred at Fortunestown Lane Tallaght Dublin 24 at approximately 9.20pm this evening (Monday September 18th 2017) A man believed to be in his 20s received a number of gunshot wounds.